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ECN7200
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MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
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1.00 credits
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ECN7200 - MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS - (Core One Year Program)
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ECN7200-
Managerial Economics (MICRO)
The course provides a framework for systematic analysis of consumer and firm’s choices in light of global market dynamics to create and capture value given the firm's and industry’s market structure.
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ECN7200
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FT1 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
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2.00 credits
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ECN7200 - FT1 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS - (Fast Track Core)
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Face-to-Face Dates: June 13-15
ECN7200 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
2 credits
This course provides a framework for systematic analysis of consumer and firm's choices in light of global market dynamics to create and capture value given the firm's and industry's market structure.
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ECN7200
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FT2 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
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2.00 credits
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ECN7200 - FT2 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS - (Fast Track Core)
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Face-to-Face Dates: June 13-15
ECN7200 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
2 credits
This course provides a framework for systematic analysis of consumer and firm's choices in light of global market dynamics to create and capture value given the firm's and industry's market structure.
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ECN7200
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SF MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
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2.00 credits
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ECN7200 - SF MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS - (Fast Track Core)
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Face-to-Face Dates: June 20-22
ECN7200 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
2 credits
This course provides a framework for systematic analysis of consumer and firm's choices in light of global market dynamics to create and capture value given the firm's and industry's market structure.
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ECN7201
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MANG AT CROSSROADS BUS, GOVT, INTL ECN
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1.00 credits
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ECN7201 - MANG AT CROSSROADS BUS, GOVT, INTL ECN - (Core One Year Program)
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ECN7201 –Managing at the Crossroads: Business, Government, and the International Economy (MaC) is an international macroeconomics course that focuses on the interactions among credit markets, goods and services markets, and foreign exchange markets. This global framework is used to explain changes in a nation’s economic health, its economic impacts on foreign countries, and the effects of government and central bank policies.
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ECN7200
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BOS-MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
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2.00 credits
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ECN7200 - BOS-MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS - (Core Evening Program)
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The SLE for Cluster B will be April 20th from 8AM to Noon
ECN7200 (2 credits)–Managerial Economics (MICRO): The course provides a framework for systematic analysis of consumer and firm’s choices in light of global market dynamics to create and capture value given the firm's and industry’s market structure.
All of the courses in a cluster must be taken at the same location.
ECN7200 will meet for 7 sessions (including final exam), plus a 3 hour online session, and a 2 hour integrated session (April 20th) with MKT7200 and QTM7200. The integrated session is typically scheduled for the final Saturday of the semester - details will be confirmed on the first day of class.
ECN7200 is part of Cluster B and must be taken with MKT7200 and QTM7200 during the same semester unless otherwise waived from the course through completion of old core courses, advanced standing credit, or passing a waiver exam.
ECN7200 is a prerequisite for ECN7201 and Cluster F MOB7202 and MBA7201.
ECN7200 is equivalent to ECN7000 Microeconomic Foundations of Business or MBA8520 Customers, Markets and Marketing.
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ECN7201
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FT1 MANG AT CROSSROAD BUS, GOV, INTL ECN
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2.00 credits
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ECN7201 - FT1 MANG AT CROSSROAD BUS, GOV, INTL ECN - (Blended Core)
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Face-to-Face Dates: April 18-20
ECN7201 | MANAGING AT THE CROSSROADS: BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
2 credits
This course is an international macroeconomics course that focuses on the interactions among credit markets, goods and services markets, and foreign exchange markets. This global framework is used to explain changes in a nation's economic health, its economic impacts on foreign countries, and the effects of government and central bank policies.
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ECN7201
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FT2 MANG AT CROSSROAD BUS, GOV, INTL ECN
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2.00 credits
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ECN7201 - FT2 MANG AT CROSSROAD BUS, GOV, INTL ECN - (Blended Core)
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Face-to-Face Dates: April 18-20
ECN7201 | MANAGING AT THE CROSSROADS: BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
2 credits
This course is an international macroeconomics course that focuses on the interactions among credit markets, goods and services markets, and foreign exchange markets. This global framework is used to explain changes in a nation's economic health, its economic impacts on foreign countries, and the effects of government and central bank policies.
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ECN7201
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SF MANG AT CROSSROAD BUS, GOV, INTL ECN
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2.00 credits
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ECN7201 - SF MANG AT CROSSROAD BUS, GOV, INTL ECN - (Blended Core)
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Face-to-Face Dates: April 25-27
ECN7201 | MANAGING AT THE CROSSROADS: BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY
2 credits
This course is an international macroeconomics course that focuses on the interactions among credit markets, goods and services markets, and foreign exchange markets. This global framework is used to explain changes in a nation's economic health, its economic impacts on foreign countries, and the effects of government and central bank policies.
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ECN7550
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ECONOMIC STRATEGY AND GAME THEORY
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3.00 credits
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ECN7550 - ECONOMIC STRATEGY AND GAME THEORY - (Elective Course)
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ECN7550- Economic Strategy and Game Theory
3 credit graduate elective
This course makes extensive use of Game Theory (in addition to classical strategic models and applied microeconomic theory) to provide a systematic and rigorous approach for formulating winning strategies for creating and capturing value in the context of interdependence and uncertainty. In this course you will have an opportunity to, whenever possible, calculate the value of your strategy given market structure, firm's internal competencies, and industry dynamics. Case studies are used to illustrate successful application of strategies. The teaching method utilizes simulations, gaming, and practical, case based discussions. Topics include: the dynamics of pricing rivalry, entry decisions/entry deterrence, mergers and acquisitions, strategic commitment, product positioning, diversification, networks, make or buy decisions, negotiating and bidding. Antitrust issues will also be addressed.
Prerequisite:
Evening: (ECN7000 or MBA8520) or ECN7200
Fast Track: ECN7201 and MIS7200
One Year: MBA7210 or ECN7200
Two Year: MBA7320 or ECN7302 or ECN7200
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ECN7555
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HEALTH ECONOMICS
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3.00 credits
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ECN7555 - HEALTH ECONOMICS - (Elective Course)
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ECN7555 Health Economics
3 credit elective
Health and medical care pervade every aspect of our lives. As the world population ages, an entirely new demographic stress will be put on healthcare systems. Some estimates project healthcare costs in U.S. to account for 20% of GDP in the next few years. There is an urgent need for a re-evaluation of the system and assessment of its business opportunities, which Health Economics is best suited for.
By combining microeconomic theories and quantitative methods this course will examine major players in this industry including pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, insurance companies, physicians, patients and the government. We will analyze problems each player faces such as "how do pharmaceutical companies quantify the costs and benefits of different medical interventions?", "how does competition (or lack of it) of HMOs and hospitals in the market influence prices, and choices in the market?", "how do insurance companies decide the rates and the consequences of rate structures for medical providers and patients?", "does more government spending lead to better health outcomes? If not, what does?". These and many other interesting questions will be examined to better understand outcomes and opportunities in this complex industry.
This course will interest any individual planning a career in the health care or related industries. It should also interest students who wish to see how economics is applied to business and policy issues.
Prerequisites:
Evening: ECN7000 or MBA8520 or ECN7200
Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 AND MIS7200)
One Year: MBA7210 or ECN7200
Two Year: MBA7320 or ECN7302 or ECN7200
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ECN7575
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COMP CHALLENGES OF NEW EUROPE
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3.00 credits
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ECN7575 - COMP CHALLENGES OF NEW EUROPE - (Elective Course)
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ECN7575
Competitive Challenges of the New Europe
(3 credits)
ECN7575 will meet for mandatory pre-travel academic sessions (February 22 & March 1, 2013 and March 28th) and an OIP orientation session (TBD)
Professor: Lidija Polutnik
Location: Milan, Italy
Description: "Competitiveness Challenges of the New Europe” course will explore competitive and strategic dimensions of companies in the context of the EU, its institutions, its history and culture and its present reality. This course builds on the core economics and global strategy courses by taking a deeper look at strategy of companies doing business in the EC. It also examines emerging trends and opportunities and challenges for business and business creation in Italy and in the EC in light of its comparative advantage, and current economic and political pressures and events.
We will visit several Italian companies to study the context of doing business in the EC. We will be based in Milan, the main financial and business center of Italy where our partner school is Bocconi University, ranked as one of the top business schools in Europe. Last but not least, Italian business is well known for luxury—niche products and this course will explore sources of competitive advantage for luxury brands, and sustainability challenges of luxury brands in global markets.
The course will consist of 2 mandatory pre-departure sessions on campus in late February/early March, followed by a week in Milan, Italy. The course will conclude with a debrief session on campus following the group’s return.
Bocconi University, the host for this program in Milan, is one of Babson’s strongest strategic partners and is ranked the number one business school in Italy. Bocconi promotes both economic advancement and civic values by providing students with solid intellectual and professional training so they can contribute to the innovation and development of Italian and European businesses.
Travel Dates: March 15 – 24, 2013 (arrival in country March 16, 2013)
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ECN7580
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INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
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1.50 credits
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ECN7580 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH - (Elective Course)
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XXX7580
Independent Research
******Independent research is available for all academic divisions. Registration is manual for
students through Graduate Programs and Student Affairs******
Independent Research provides an opportunity to conduct in-depth research in areas of a student's own specific interest. Students may undertake Independent Research for academic credit with the approval of a student-selected faculty advisor, the appropriate division chair, and Graduate Programs and Student Affairs. Please note that a student is responsible for recruiting a faculty advisor through the student's own initiative and obtain the advisor's prior consent/commitment before applying for an independent research project. Authorization for such a project requires submission of a formal proposal written in accordance with standards set forth by the Graduate School. The research project normally carries 1.5 or 3 credits.For more information and a proposal outline please visit: www.babson.edu/grad/gpsa
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ECN7520
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ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL FORECASTING
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3.00 credits
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ECN7520 - ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL FORECASTING - (Elective Course)
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ECN7520
Economic and Financial Forecasting
If you have taken QTM9501, Business Forecasting, you cannot take this course.
Do you anticipate making or evaluating economic and business forecasts in your career? This "hands-on" course provides students a comprehensive introduction to the field of forecasting and econometrics. It covers three main areas of forecasting: basic statistical methods, structural models, and time series models. Throughout the course we will focus on applied examples and use software to forecast key economic and business measures of performance (such as asset pricing, investment risk, interest rates, unemployment rates, industry level and firm level sales, revenues and other variables) while learning to assess the strengths and weaknesses of these forecasts.
These techniques can improve corporate financial planning, marketing, sales forecasts, production planning, and many other decisions where better predictions in light of uncertainty can reduce costs, raise profits and lead to better decision-making.
Prerequisite:
Evening: (ECN7000 or MBA8520) or ECN7200
Fast Track: ECN7201 and MIS7200
One Year: MBA7210 or ECN7200
Two Year: MBA7320 or ECN7302 or ECN7200
This course is typically offered in the following semester: Fall
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